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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $276,000 on May 29, 2020

12 HOWES ST

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,080 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$276,000 · May 29, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,621 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$294,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$257,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$288,300

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.4 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyHAMPDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Frederick HarrisB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Springfield High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
STEM Middle AcademyD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Springfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01118These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,838
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,785 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,333
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,908
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

12 Howes St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 93% of homes in East Forest Park
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in East Forest Park
  • Older than 93% of homes in Springfield 01118

How it measures up in Springfield 01118

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 01118.

Living area2,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 12 Howes St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Forest ParkSpringfield 01118Hampden County
Living areabigger than2,080 ft²93% of homes93% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac2% of homes2% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than19258% of homes7% of homes23% of homes

About 12 Howes St

When did 12 Howes St, Springfield, MA last sell?

12 Howes St, Springfield, MA last sold on May 29, 2020 for $276,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12 Howes St, Springfield, MA?

12 Howes St, Springfield, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,080 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 12 Howes St, Springfield, MA built?

12 Howes St, Springfield, MA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12 Howes St, Springfield, MA?

12 Howes St, Springfield, MA is assigned to Frederick Harris (elementary), rated B+; Springfield High School (high); STEM Middle Academy (middle), rated D+. All sit in Springfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Howes St, Springfield, MA compare to other homes in Springfield 01118?

Among the 5,096 homes in Springfield 01118, it is bigger than 93% of them (2,080 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1925 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Howes St, Springfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Howes St, Springfield, MA was $4,621. The county assessed it at $294,700.

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